IB Mission Statement–The International Baccalaureate Programme aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the IBO works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment. These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate, and life long learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
Academic Honesty–The IB Learner Profile states that students will “act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities.” They are also to “take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.” To that end, students should respect intellectual property (such as works of literature, art, music, scholarly research, speeches, designs, trademarks, copyrights) as it is protected by national and international law. Failure to adhere to these policies and laws can, “in some cases such as P2P file sharing, result in legal proceedings. “ (Article 1.3)
The Honor Pledge is required to be written and signed on all assignments. “On my honor, I certify that I ______________, have neither given nor received inappropriate assistance on this assignment. I certify that this work is authentically my own.”
History and Background of Our Program
In 1995, Henrico County Public Schools was authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to initiate a Middle Years Program (MYP) in grades 6-10 and a Diploma Program (DP) in grades 11-12. Years 1-3 (grades 6-8) of the MYP were established at Moody Middle School. MYP years 4-5 (grades 9-10) and DP years 1-2 (grades 11-12) were to continue at Henrico High School. To date, both MYP programs have successfully been reauthorized after the self-study process and site visit in October, 2010.
In 2008-09, we initiated an expansion into two additional middle schools, Fairfield and Tuckahoe, and one additional high school, J.R. Tucker. All new sites were designated IB MYP World Schools in 2011. J.R. Tucker completed the application process to offer the Diploma Program beginning in September of 2011. J.R. Tucker High will undergo a self-study for evaluation of its Middle Years Program in 2014-15. All five sites are members of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference of IB World Schools (IBMA) and continue to participate in regional, national and international exchange, sharing, and training.
Program Maintenance
In order to achieve and maintain the status of IB World School, HCPS IB sites must maintain Standards and Practices as well as philosophy, organization and curriculum as outlined by IBO. These standards include IBO teacher training on multiple and continuing levels, review of curriculum, and teacher review of and reflection on results. Our teachers have served as trainers, subject scorers, and program evaluators on the local, national and international level. The Programs are required to have formal assessment, honesty, special needs, and language policies to ensure that all students are treated fairly and ethically. These documents can be found in this publication. The schools must also foster an international atmosphere of tolerance and global awareness. All schools must successfully complete a self-study and undergo evaluation every five years.
Hear from some of our students about why they love IB: VIDEO
All About IB 2021-22 is a handbook for IB families to understand more about the program, its policies and procedures. There is useful course information and planning, as well. Included are the HCPS IB policies (Assessment, Academic Honesty, Language, and Inclusive Education) to learn more about what we offer.
JRT Program Profiles and College Information
IB 2021-22 JRT Program Profile
IB 2020-21 JRT Program Profile
IB 2019-20 JRT Program Profile
Information regarding college recognition of the IB:
List of colleges and universities to which JRT IB grads have been accepted (beginning 2014).
Class of 2021–colleges and scholarships
Class of 2020–colleges and scholarships
Class of 2019–colleges and scholarships
To learn more about the differences between IB and AP: AP-IB-Comparison